Magnesium imaged with polarization contrast. In po- larized light, the individual grains of crystal lattice will show their characteristic colors. Courtesy of Allied High Tech Products Inc. Aluminium alloy imaged with brightfield reflected light. Recognizing grain boundaries, you can draw conclu- sions on grain sizes, phases and structural constituents. Axio Vert.A1 allows you to examine large, heavy samples, using a wide range of clas- sic and advanced contrast methods. Switch easily between brightfield, darkfield, DIC, C-DIC, fluorescence and polarization con- trast in reflected light. In transmitted light, use brightfield, polarization and phase con- trast. Or combine several contrast methods for the maximum amount of information. The 5x encoded nosepiece turret recogniz- es a change of objectives automatically. It also enables the use of a light manager to save and recover light intensity values. You quantify your structure efficiently, evaluate the properties and quality of your materials. Gain valuable new understanding and opti- mize preparation or production processes. Highlights • Fast imaging with a wide range of objectives • 5x nosepiece turret automatically recog- nizes a change of objective and therefore magnification • 4x reflector turret provides all common contrast methods - Switch in reflected light between brightfield, darkfield, DIC, C-DIC, fluorescence and polarization contrast. - Switch to transmitted light illumina- tion and work with brightfield, polarization or phase contrast. • Use reticles and structure comparison disks for measuring and counting. • ZEISS AxioVision Software modules for grain size, phase analysis, layer thick- ness and interactive measurement • Optional eco mode - automatic switch- off after 15 minutes of inactivity • Link Axio Vert.A1 to your PC via USB Every Contrast Technique for Your Applications • Analyze the microstructures of etched surfaces – identify grain boundaries and draw conclusions on grain sizes, phases and structural constituents. • Detect impurities and structural constitu- ents, such as graphite in cast iron, prior to etching. • Investigate mechanical surface faults, fracture sites, porosities and inclusions – they all show up along with cracks, scratches and cavities. • Analyze the structure of anisotropic materials such as magnesium, aluminum, bronze and brass. In polarized light, the individual grains of crystal lattice show their characteristic color. ZEISS Axio Vert.A1 Your Inverted, All Contrast Microscope for Materials